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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC61AE — Orchid
#CC61AE is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 317° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #CC61AE
- fbf3f9
- f0d0e7
- e4add4
- d989c2
- cd66b0
- c2429e
- a13482
- 7e2966
- 5a1d49
- 37122c
- 130610
Color schemes using #CC61AE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#CC61AE FAQ
What color is #CC61AE?
#CC61AE is a shade of orchid in the pink family. It has a hue of 317 degrees, 51% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC61AE?
#CC61AE is rgb(204, 97, 174) in RGB, hsl(317, 51%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 15%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC61AE?
White text on this background reaches 3.57:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.89:1.
What colors go well with #CC61AE?
Its direct complement is #61CC7F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78CC61 and #61CCB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.